4 fatalities

Fatal Engine Failure Crash on Masirah Island (42-60958)

Masirah Island, OmanFlight

On April 15, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-60958) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Masirah Island, Oman in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed on Masirah Island after suffering an engine failure, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members aboard.

What happened

The incident occurred when the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue during its flight. Specifically, an engine failure forced the plane to descend rapidly toward the ground. The aircraft ultimately impacted the terrain on Masirah Island. Due to the severity of the crash and the nature of the failure, there were no survivors among those on board. All four crew members were killed in the accident.

Findings

The primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was the mechanical malfunction of the engine. This failure compromised the aircraft's ability to maintain flight, resulting in an uncontrolled descent that ended in a fatal crash on the island.

Probable cause

Engine failure